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What Happened on August 29, 2023

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Historical Events

  • Greek wildfire north of city of Alexandroupoli declared EU's largest ever recorded, having burnt 310 sq miles (810 sq km) and killed 20 people [1]
  • Parasite worm, alive and wriggling, found in a woman's brain for the first time in Canberra, Australia [1]

Events in 2023

Famous Deaths

  • Mike Enriquez, Filipino broadcast journalist, dies of cardiac arrest during routine dialysis treatment at 71
  • Waldemar Victorino., Uruguayan soccer forward (33 caps; CA Cerro, Cagliari, Newell's Old Boys, Colón de Santa Fe, LDU Portoviejo), dies at 71
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About August 29, 2023

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rich Men North Of Richmond - Oliver Anthony
  • UK #1 Song: Dance the Night - Dua Lipa

Historical Figures

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